
Alverna Sharpless CASAC
Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
510 GATES AVE BROOKLYN NY, 11216About
Alverna Sharpless is an Addiction Medicine Counselor in BROOKLYN, NY. Alverna evaluates patients using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Addiction Medicine counselors provide patient care and consultation for each patient and their families.
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